What is the water and sand quality of the Newhaven beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Newhaven beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Newhaven beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Newhaven beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Newhaven beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Newhaven beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Newhaven beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Newhaven beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Newhaven beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Lins Hot & Cold Food Shack is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Newhaven beach?

There are 223 places to stay in the Newhaven beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Newhaven beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2369034&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Flint Lodge</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2403945&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">JOHN WAYNE'S LODGE by sea</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6230957&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Greenwich Rooms - Burger & Bird Bar & Restaurant</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5717389&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Upper Rooms Seaford</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3179514&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pebbles Beach House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2639706&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">South Coast Haven Apartments</a></li></ul>

How far is the Newhaven beach from parking?

The Newhaven beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Newhaven beach?

There are 4 attractions near Newhaven beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Sacred Heart R C Church located in 1.1 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Newhaven beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Newhaven beach is August. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 9°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Newhaven beach (East Sussex) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Newhaven beach (East Sussex) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Newhaven beach with bright sand & rocks surface

Photo of Newhaven beach with blue water surface

Photo of Newhaven beach with spacious bay

Photo of Newhaven beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Newhaven beach and the settlement

Newhaven beach

Newhaven, United Kingdom

7.3

#271 out of 570 in England 6

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Newhaven • 1.6 km

Map of beach

Playground Marine Parade Playground

3.2km

Playground Seafield Close Green

5.3km

Playground Robert Kingan Recreation Ground

5.7km

Playground Connor’s Court

7.7km

Park Driftwood By Sea

2.1km

Park The Salts Recreation Ground

3.3km

Park Hama halaq

3.6km

Park Aviemore garden and clearance services

3.6km

Park Seaford Peace Garden

4km

Park East Blatchington Pond

4km

Park The Dell Park

4.1km

Park Children's Park

4.1km

Park Peacehaven Community Garden

4.4km

Cafe Lins Hot & Cold Food Shack

10 - Exceptional 420m

Cafe West Beach Snacks newhaven

8.8 - Excellent 430m

Bar The Hope Inn

8.8 - Excellent 580m

Restaurant Luna Rossa Italian Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 800m

Cafe West Quay Cafe

9 - Excellent 830m

Cafe Hillcrest Community Cafe

9.8 - Exceptional 1.2km

Bar Prince of Wales

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Newhaven Fish Bar

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar Cask Ales

1.4km

Store Paradise Park

2.4km

Supermarket Morrisons

3.6km

Supermarket Tesco Express

3.8km

Ice Cream Shop Holy Cow! Ice Cream Company Ltd

9.8 - Exceptional 3.9km

Ice Cream Shop Holy Cow! Beach Shack

9.8 - Exceptional 4.4km

Supermarket Tesco Express

4.6km

Convenience Store Premier

4.7km

Supermarket Londis

4.7km

Supermarket Costcutter Ski's

5.1km

Museum Newhaven Fort

520m

Tourist Attraction Sacred Heart R C Church

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Harbour Heights

1.4km

Tourist Attraction War memorial green

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Ouse Estuary Nature Reserve

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Newhaven Museum

9.6 - Exceptional 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Peacehaven Parkrun start/ finish

10 - Exceptional 3km

Tourist Attraction Centenary Park (Big Park)

9.2 - Excellent 3km

Tourist Attraction Bastion Steps

8.6 - Excellent 3.5km

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About

Newhaven beach is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 8th place out of 15 beaches in the East Sussex region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+19 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

6.6 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Newhaven • 1.6 km

Map of beach

Playground Marine Parade Playground

3.2km

Playground Seafield Close Green

5.3km

Playground Robert Kingan Recreation Ground

5.7km

Playground Connor’s Court

7.7km

Park Driftwood By Sea

2.1km

Park The Salts Recreation Ground

3.3km

Park Hama halaq

3.6km

Park Aviemore garden and clearance services

3.6km

Park Seaford Peace Garden

4km

Park East Blatchington Pond

4km

Park The Dell Park

4.1km

Park Children's Park

4.1km

Park Peacehaven Community Garden

4.4km

Cafe Lins Hot & Cold Food Shack

10 - Exceptional 420m

Cafe West Beach Snacks newhaven

8.8 - Excellent 430m

Bar The Hope Inn

8.8 - Excellent 580m

Restaurant Luna Rossa Italian Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 800m

Cafe West Quay Cafe

9 - Excellent 830m

Cafe Hillcrest Community Cafe

9.8 - Exceptional 1.2km

Bar Prince of Wales

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Newhaven Fish Bar

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar Cask Ales

1.4km

Store Paradise Park

2.4km

Supermarket Morrisons

3.6km

Supermarket Tesco Express

3.8km

Ice Cream Shop Holy Cow! Ice Cream Company Ltd

9.8 - Exceptional 3.9km

Ice Cream Shop Holy Cow! Beach Shack

9.8 - Exceptional 4.4km

Supermarket Tesco Express

4.6km

Convenience Store Premier

4.7km

Supermarket Londis

4.7km

Supermarket Costcutter Ski's

5.1km

Museum Newhaven Fort

520m

Tourist Attraction Sacred Heart R C Church

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Harbour Heights

1.4km

Tourist Attraction War memorial green

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Ouse Estuary Nature Reserve

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Newhaven Museum

9.6 - Exceptional 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Peacehaven Parkrun start/ finish

10 - Exceptional 3km

Tourist Attraction Centenary Park (Big Park)

9.2 - Excellent 3km

Tourist Attraction Bastion Steps

8.6 - Excellent 3.5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

5.6km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Flint Barns, Rathfinny Wine Estate

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Newhaven • 5.4km from center

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Localities

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Transport

Airport

BSH • 25.1km

Bus Station

South Way • 1.5km

Train Station

Newhaven Harbour • 1.1km

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Newhaven beach

Newhaven, United Kingdom

Playground Marine Parade Playground

Playground Seafield Close Green

Playground Robert Kingan Recreation Ground

Playground Connor’s Court

Park Driftwood By Sea

Park The Salts Recreation Ground

Park Hama halaq

Park Aviemore garden and clearance services

Park Seaford Peace Garden

Park East Blatchington Pond

Park The Dell Park

Park Children's Park

Park Peacehaven Community Garden

Cafe Lins Hot & Cold Food Shack

Cafe West Beach Snacks newhaven

Bar The Hope Inn

Restaurant Luna Rossa Italian Restaurant

Cafe West Quay Cafe

Cafe Hillcrest Community Cafe

Bar Prince of Wales

Restaurant Newhaven Fish Bar

Bar Cask Ales

Store Paradise Park

Supermarket Morrisons

Supermarket Tesco Express

Ice Cream Shop Holy Cow! Ice Cream Company Ltd

Ice Cream Shop Holy Cow! Beach Shack

Supermarket Tesco Express

Convenience Store Premier

Supermarket Londis

Supermarket Costcutter Ski's

Museum Newhaven Fort

Tourist Attraction Sacred Heart R C Church

Tourist Attraction Harbour Heights

Tourist Attraction War memorial green

Tourist Attraction Ouse Estuary Nature Reserve

Tourist Attraction Newhaven Museum

Tourist Attraction Peacehaven Parkrun start/ finish

Tourist Attraction Centenary Park (Big Park)

Tourist Attraction Bastion Steps

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Newhaven, England, East Sussex

Playground Marine Parade Playground

Playground Seafield Close Green

Playground Robert Kingan Recreation Ground

Playground Connor’s Court

Park Driftwood By Sea

Park The Salts Recreation Ground

Park Hama halaq

Park Aviemore garden and clearance services

Park Seaford Peace Garden

Park East Blatchington Pond

Park The Dell Park

Park Children's Park

Park Peacehaven Community Garden

Cafe Lins Hot & Cold Food Shack

Cafe West Beach Snacks newhaven

Bar The Hope Inn

Restaurant Luna Rossa Italian Restaurant

Cafe West Quay Cafe

Cafe Hillcrest Community Cafe

Bar Prince of Wales

Restaurant Newhaven Fish Bar

Bar Cask Ales

Store Paradise Park

Supermarket Morrisons

Supermarket Tesco Express

Ice Cream Shop Holy Cow! Ice Cream Company Ltd

Ice Cream Shop Holy Cow! Beach Shack

Supermarket Tesco Express

Convenience Store Premier

Supermarket Londis

Supermarket Costcutter Ski's

Museum Newhaven Fort

Tourist Attraction Sacred Heart R C Church

Tourist Attraction Harbour Heights

Tourist Attraction War memorial green